The Istanbul Principles provided an overarching framework for Dóchas’ work in this area, and also prompted Irish NGOs to reflect on the central role of “partnerships” in their work. This led to a process of reflection and study, resulting in the Partnership Guidelines, published in 2013.

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The eight Istanbul Principles for CSO Development Effectiveness are part of the International Framework for CSO Development Effectiveness. They came out of world-wide consultations of civil society organisations, and can be seen as the guiding values for the development work of CSOs. They are: